This is one test that I have performed numerous times. The participant hop on a treadmill, stationary bike or ergometer giving their maximum effort while wearing a mask that captures every breath. The machine analyzing the amount of oxygen consume, to determine the participant's heart health and how well their body process oxygen. If your score is under 18 ml/kg/min, talk to your doctor and trainer bout increasing the intensity of your workouts. The cost of a VO2 Max test is around $110 to $160. You can do the test at a physical therapy, rehab, or cardiopulmonary centers. unfortunately insurance providers will not cover it.
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